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Loss of greenspace to new development

New updated content: 2025-12-08 09:29:26 The Wall Road area was added to urban land in the last round of the Official Plan. The Greater Avalon Community Association is asking other groups and individuals to send comments to the City to have a chance at mitigating the impact of the proposed development; as it stands, it would entail the destruction of wetlands, forest and farmland. JP circulated the message from the

Paul Johanis December 8, 2025 December 8, 2025

Criteria for land selection for clean energy projects

New updated content: 2025-12-08 09:29:26 The Chair introduced the topic of the development of criteria for the location of clean energy infrastructure in the rural area, mirroring the process that was adopted for the acquisition of rural land for conservation purposes. Members suggested that the scope be broadened to include the urban area as well. They agreed that this is perhaps a gap that the GA could fill with the

Paul Johanis December 8, 2025 December 8, 2025

Adverse effect of new Zoning Bylaw on Poets’ Pathway

New updated content: 2025-12-08 09:29:26 The major threat at this point is the potential rezoning under the new Zoning Bylaw to Development Reserve of lands through which the Poets’ Pathway goes. This is being countered through our advocacy on the new Bylaw, in collaboration with the Poets’ Pathway Committee and the Community Associations directly affected. Contacts have been established with the local councillors, federal and provincial elected officials and a

Paul Johanis December 8, 2025 December 8, 2025

Protecting greenspace used by the Poets Pathway

New updated content: 2025-10-06 11:40:27 There are lands used by the Poet’s Pathway that are under threat of development. This is particularly true for the Southern Corridor, which in the Woodroffe-Merivale segment could be opened to residential development by a new Secondary Plan, while the McCarthy meadow section is slated for reclassification to Development Reserve in Draft 3 of the new Zoning Bylaw. The loss of greenspace in these segments

Paul Johanis October 6, 2025 November 28, 2025

CEF Advisory Committee meeting

New updated content: 2025-08-13 11:50:47 After a long hiatus, CFAC was reconvened on June 19, 2025. The GA chair attended and heard from the other participants about plans and activities to bolster the image of the Central Experimental Farm and the perception of its value in the general population. The GA considers the Farm as a very valuable major urban greenspace and is dedicated to its preservation. Of direct interest

Paul Johanis August 13, 2025 August 13, 2025

Proposal to consider ring road turned down

New updated content: 2025-08-13 11:50:46 At the Public Works and Infrastructure committee meeting at which the final TMP was being considered, the Chair walked on a motion calling on all levels of government to support the planned transportation projects, including a ring road. This was the first mention of a ring road in the five years of development, consultation and finalization of the TMP. This of course took all the

Paul Johanis August 13, 2025 August 13, 2025

NCC Public Advisory Group on Eastern Bridge project

New updated content: 2025-08-13 11:50:46 The NCC has established an Environmental Public Advisory Group for the proposed Eastern Bridge across the Ottawa River. The GA was invited to sit on the advisory panel. The chair of the GA attended the first meeting of the group on July 10, where an informative and question and answer period filled the 90 minutes allocated. The next meeting is planned for September.

Paul Johanis August 13, 2025 August 13, 2025

The Southern Corridor under threat

New updated content: 2025-07-14 10:32:14 The Poets Pathway goes through what is called the Southern Corridor. At the western end, the Woodroffe-Merivale corridor is a linear greenspace that runs north of the abandoned Beachburg rail line. This section is within the study area for the new Baseline-Merivale Secondary Plan. It is also on the list of vacant lands that are being offered for residential development by the federal government. At

Paul Johanis July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025

New acquisition by City of Ottawa

New updated content: 2025-07-14 10:32:14 The City of Ottawa has finalized the acquisition of a 4.77-hectare forested property from Canderel Real Estate Firm through the federal Ecological Gifts Program (EGP). The property, located adjacent to Trillium Woods, is part of a designated core area within the City’s Natural Heritage System, as outlined in the Official Plan. It includes important wetland features along Shirley’s Brook and provides critical habitat for species

Paul Johanis July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025

Development project at 3930 – 3960 Riverside Drive approved

New updated content: 2025-07-14 10:32:14 Paul reported on a development application for multiple residential and mixed-use structures on a 5-acre waterfront lot at the corner of Riverside Drive and Hunt Club Road. This property on the Rideau River was first proposed for development in 2018, at which time the GA attended the open house and made representations. This new proposal is an improvement, with appropriate environment, parkland and cultural heritage

Paul Johanis July 13, 2025 July 16, 2025

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Loss of greenspace to new development

Criteria for land selection for clean energy projects

Adverse effect of new Zoning Bylaw on Poets’ Pathway

Protecting greenspace used by the Poets Pathway

CEF Advisory Committee meeting

Proposal to consider ring road turned down

NCC Public Advisory Group on Eastern Bridge project

The Southern Corridor under threat

New acquisition by City of Ottawa

Development project at 3930 – 3960 Riverside Drive approved

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